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An illustration of the West Virginia Coat of Arms includes elements set for by the state in 1863.

A painting of the obverse of the Great Seal of West Virginia includes variations on many of the original elements.

Reverse of West Virginia State Seal

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The sun sets over the Allegheny Mountains as seen from Snowshoe Mountain.

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Boaters in West Virginia are required to wear life vests on the water. (Photo: Razvan Chisu)

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Visitors boat and board on the waterfront at Stonewall Resort at Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park.

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The Glade Creek Gristmill at Babcock State Park has become an icon of West Virginia rurality.

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